5 ways to take 10 minutes for yourself everyday

As a mother of four, I often find myself overwhelmed and feeling behind. Because of this I feel like I shouldn’t take time for myself so I often work through even when I feel burned out or in need of a break. This is a bad cycle to get into and over time I have realized that when I take a 10 minute break at least once a day 😉 I feel more rejuvenated, I am more productive and even more patient with my kids. I love them to pieces, and when I see myself starting to be snippy or impatient, I know that it is time for a break. This is when I grab my tablet or phone, a drink and a snack (usually milk and cookies) and find a quiet place. This 10 minutes I take for myself helps beyond belief and is something everyone (kids or not) needs to do everyday.

Here are 5 ways to take 10 minutes for yourself everyday:

Find something you love reading and make it a point to read it for at least 10 minutes. A great place to find reading material is Texture. They have a huge variety of magazines all in one place, and you can even download them to your device for reading while offline.

Find a place at work or home (or both) where you can relax and have peace and quite. If you like candles, light a candle, turn on some music, and just be. You can write in a journal, make a list of things to do to help clear your mind, meditate, stretch or even do Yoga.

Find a close friend and visit if you like sharing your self vocally. If you feel like you just want someone to listen, call or visit a friend who will do that for you and let it all out. Enjoy a cup of cocoa together and laugh about your day.

Planning out your day will allow you to accomplish more in less time because you have a clear list of what you need to do. If you see what you need to do and get it done, it will leave you with more time for other things (like taking 10 minutes for yourself) or getting a head start on things for tomorrow.

Take time to pamper yourself. In ten minutes you can paint your nails, fix your hair, do a mini-facial and many other things. If you like those things, take the time to do them so that you can feel better about yourself and have a break.

These are just a few of the ways you can take time for yourself. It is important as a mother, friend, spouse, co-worker and woman to be at our best, and by taking time for yourself you are confirming the fact that you deserve it. I love reading and that is often my outlet when I get stressed or overwhelmed. I like to get lost in “other worlds” and forget about my own for a while. I also love reading and having my kids read their books next to me, and we get to still be together, but I am getting my 10 minutes (or more 😉 ) of time for me. I also love taking my tablet with me and reading on the go and while we are vacationing. (this is where Texture comes in handy).

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What do you do to take time for yourself?

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Coralie is a SAHM of four kids. She does web design on the side and is always looking for something fun to do with her family (activities, being outdoors, games, movies, etc). Be sure to sign up for our FREE daily email

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My name is Coralie (Cor-a-lee). I am a God-loving mom of four sweet and sassy kids, computer junky, smoothie addict, and lover of peanut butter and chocolate. My husband Clint is a daddy by day and a super-hero by night. READ MORE HERE
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